3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Melt shortening in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, salt, and cinnamon. Add to creamy mixture. Mix well. Chill. Form in 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.